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W283 CHK

2000 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

102,651 mi
Last recorded102,651 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Ford Fiesta64,944 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW283 CHK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2014 102,651 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake pipe corroded

Rear axle bushes worn

Rear brake flexi hoses slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Jan 2014 102,651 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake pipe corroded

Rear axle bushes worn

Rear brake flexi hoses slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Jan 2013 95,833 miles

Exhaust back box minor leak

Front discs and pads worn

Offside rear brake pipe worn

Rear axle bushes worn

Pass 2 Jan 2012 90,063 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s rear tyre damage on side wall

Fail 2 Jan 2012 90,063 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s rear tyre damage on side wall

Pass 30 Dec 2010 82,083 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 13,204 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre outer side wall poor condition - borderline pass

Fail 18 Aug 2009 13,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre outer side wall poor condition - borderline pass

Pass 15 May 2008 61,448 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 61,444 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2007 50,411 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 50,410 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 40,812 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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W283 CHK is a 2000 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2000 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 64,944 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W283 CHK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 26 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W283 CHK is a 2000 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 July 2000.

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